Will Smith Breaks The Silence On Chris Rock's Slap Controversy At The Oscars 2022

The Oscars event is one of the most talked about awards events globally. But this year's Oscars, i.e., the 94th Academy Awards (2022), became a talking subject for a different reason. Popular Hollywood actor Will Smith went on stage to slap actor and comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The videos and memes of this incident went viral in no time, and the topic was trending all day on social media. Watch the viral video here -

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After looking at people's mixed reactions and trolls, Will Smith broke the silence on the controversy within a day. The actor apologised for the act openly. Read the official statement below

Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable. Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much for me to bear and I reacted emotionally.

I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.

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I would also like to apologize to the Academy, the producers of the show, all the attendees and everyone watching around the world. I would like to apologize to the Williams Family and my King Richard Family. I deeply regret that my behavior has stained what has been an otherwise gorgeous journey for all of us.

I am a work in progress.

Sincerely,

Will